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Small projects scheme R&D committee made a case for funding to Exec and Board 16k set aside for 6 month pilot, publicised via health economy Intranet QIPP Criteria developed by R&D team Individual mentorship to successful applicants provided by R&D members Outcomes presented at Quality event

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Learning for future sustainability –Small funds are sufficient to stimulate and impact –Careful marketing is needed to achieve positive perception –Dissemination needs to be a requirement –Co-ordination and administration takes more time than anticipated –Most projects over-run slightly; needs to be managed with care

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Conclusion This approach to Service Improvement has potential as a relatively low cost, high impact approach to embed a culture of quality enhancement as everyone’s responsibility The collaborative, joined up approach was helpful